What does friendship mean to you? What would you do for a friend? We all know the words to the song and it probably brings back memories of The Golden Girls. Today we are sharing a book based on the words of the song by Andrew Gold. The book (and song) is Thank You for Being a Friend illustrated by Sanne Dufft. It is recommended for ages 4 to 8.
About the Book:
This ode to friendship in all of its forms will warm your heart and make you grateful for all the special people in your life! An adorable sing-along picture book based on the classic hit song by Andrew Gold.Traveled down a road
and back again.
Your heart is true.
You're a pal and a confidant.
Sing along and celebrate your friends! From school plays to soccer games to neighborhood gatherings and even quiet walks in nature, friendship enriches our lives, at every age.
Andrew Gold released "Thank You for Being a Friend," in 1978. It was a chart-topping hit and soared to popularity when it became the theme song of the beloved TV series The Golden Girls. Now, fans of all ages can sing along to the complete lyrics, which have been paired with tender illustrations.
An ideal read-aloud for anyone who has ever felt thankful for a friend, this is sure to become a cherished classic.
From Me:
The question I have is can you read the book without singing the song? I know I have trouble. The words are quite literally the lyrics to the song. The illustrations however are all about diverse friendships. Various races, ages, and abilities are represented in the pictures! There are even some references to The Golden Girls both with the people in the illustration and the band at the beginning being called The Golden Kids. The illustrations are full of kids having fun, family and friends hugging and supporting one another and so much more. There are soccer and various kids' forms of transportation as well as a play. Some of the characters are repeated throughout the book and it is just a lot of fun!
At the back of the book is information about the song and how it became so popular. It even talks about Cher singing it in honor of Betty White. There is an illustration that looks like Betty throughout the book too. The inside covers also have illustrations of friendship bracelets. An activity to go with the book is of course making friendship bracelets! This book is perfect for reading aloud, talking about what makes a good friendship or gifting to a friend as a thank you or the perfect gift for a fan of The Golden Girls. It is a fun book that just shares the love of having a friend.
